. Europe and other continents . Fig. view in the Highlands of Scotland. gow. There the rocks are so much softer than thoseof the Highlands that instead of barren, hilly country,there is a fertile lowland, upon which, as in many parts ofEngland, there are thriving industries. What have you already learned (p. 154) about the Great IceAge in the British Isles ? As in northeastern North America,the glaciers had an important effect upon the soil and causedmany lakes (Figs. 128 and 134). Explain how. The coast line is very irregular, as can be seen from themap (Fig. 122). How does the coast co
. Europe and other continents . Fig. view in the Highlands of Scotland. gow. There the rocks are so much softer than thoseof the Highlands that instead of barren, hilly country,there is a fertile lowland, upon which, as in many parts ofEngland, there are thriving industries. What have you already learned (p. 154) about the Great IceAge in the British Isles ? As in northeastern North America,the glaciers had an important effect upon the soil and causedmany lakes (Figs. 128 and 134). Explain how. The coast line is very irregular, as can be seen from themap (Fig. 122). How does the coast compare with that THE BRITISH ISLES 179 of New England? You have already learned that thisirregularity is due to sinking of the land; and that themany islands are the crests of former hills, while the baysand harbors are submerged valleys. Since the moun-tainous western portion had more deep valleys for the seato enter than the level plains of the east, there are moregood harbors on the west coast than on the eastern side. Fig. beautiful Loch Lomond in Scotland, a lake caused by the glacier. of the islands. On both sides, however, the mouths ofthe larger rivers usually make good ports. Why ? Kinds of Industries. — In our study of the United Stateswe saw that the people are mainly engaged in the sevengreat industries of lumbering, ranching, agriculture, fish-ing, mining, manufacturing, and commerce. The first twoare almost wanting in the British Isles, but the others areextensively developed. While it is true that in early times a large part of this landwas densely wooded, little forest now remains, and lumber isconsequently one of the leading imports. Since no portion of 180 EUROPE the British Isles is arid, the ranching industry is not devel-oped there as in western United States. Agriculture. — In connection with agriculture, however,much live stock is raised. In fact, grazing has of late soincreased in importance that there is now twice as muchland in pasture as in
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